Canon HF100 User manual

PUB. DIE-300

Instruction Manual

2

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the

plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in

confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder.

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European Union (and EEA) only.

This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to

the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to a

designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar

product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and

human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,

your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local

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Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your

Camcorder

Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished

moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a

quality second only to actually being there.

What is High-Definition Video?

Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures

video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels

1

. This results in video recordings of

unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.

How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?

Approximately 5 times the number of pixels.

Almost 90% more scanning lines.

“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition

video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

Capture the finest detail,

like the movement or shine

of a single strand of hair

1,080

lines

5

1.9

1

Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is

resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is

detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.

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What is so special about recording on flash memory?

Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on a memory

card (SD or SDHC card) using AVCHD specifications

2

. Recording on flash memory means

that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a

camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Quick Start function ( 34)

you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second.

If your high-definition TV features an SD memory card slot and supports AVCHD

specifications, you can easily play back your recordings directly from the memory card

(36).

What is Cinema Mode?

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program

( 42). Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate

[PF25] to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode.

2

AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications the

video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is

recorded in Dolby Digital.

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Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________

4 Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder

10 About this Manual

11 Getting to Know the Camcorder

11 Supplied Accessories

12 Components Guide

15 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

18 Getting Started

18 Charging the Battery Pack

19 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

23 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording

24 Operating Modes

24 Joystick and Joystick Guide

25 Using the Menus

27 First Time Settings

27 Setting the Date and Time

28 Changing the Language

28 Changing the Time Zone

29 Using a Memory Card

29 Recommended Memory Cards

30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

30 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

31 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( only) or Memory Card

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Table of contents

Video ____________________________________

32 Basic Recording

32 Shooting Video

33 Selecting the Video Quality

34 Zooming

34 Quick Start Function

35 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

36 Basic Playback

36 Playing Back the Video

37 Special Playback Modes

38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline

40 Deleting Scenes

42 Advanced Functions

42 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings

42 Special Scene Recording Programs

44 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture

45 Mini Video Light

46 Self Timer

46 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure

Adjustment

47 Manual Focus Adjustment

48 White Balance

49 Image Effects

50 Digital Effects

51 On-Screen Displays and Data Code

52 Audio Recording Level

53 Using Headphones or an External Microphone

55 Managing Scenes and the Memory

55 Creating a Playlist

56 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist

56 Moving Scenes in the Playlist

57 Copying Scenes

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Photos __________________________________

58 Basic Recording

58 Taking Photos

58 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

60 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It

60 Basic Playback

60 Viewing Photos

62 Magnifying Photos during Playback

62 Erasing Photos

63 Additional Functions

63 Flash

64 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing

65 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies

(Simultaneous Recording)

66 Light Metering Mode

66 Histogram Display

67 Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene

67 Protecting Photos

68 Copying Photos

69 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos

69 Printing Photos

69 Printing Photos (Direct Print)

70 Selecting the Print Settings

73 Trimming Settings

73 Print Orders

External Connections _______________________

75 Terminals on the Camcorder

77 Connection Diagrams

79 Playback on a TV Screen

80 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings

80 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer

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Table of contents

80 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs

83 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

84 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

86 Transfer Orders

Additional Information ______________________

88 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

88 FUNC. Menu

90 Setup Menus

90 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

92 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)

93 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

94 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)

96 Date/Time Setup

97 Trouble?

97 Troubleshooting

101 List of Messages

109 Do’s and Don’ts

109 Handling Precautions

112 Maintenance/Others

113 Using the Camcorder Abroad

114 General Information

114 System Diagram

115 Optional Accessories

119 Specifications

122 Index

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Thank you for purchasing the Canon HF10/HF100. Please read this manual carefully

before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your

camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 97).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function

described.

• : Reference page number within this manual.

• : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.

• The following terms are used in this manual:

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by

itself refers to both ( only).

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button

to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

“Photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same meaning.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .

About this Manual

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction

manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons and the name of the relevant

chapter or section.

Refer to the

“Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a

PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

DVSD

DW-100

ENU

FUNC.

(32)

[ M ]

[ DISPLAY SETUP]

[LANGUAGE ]

Desired language

FUNC.

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a

“button” frame.

For example .

FUNC.

Buttons and switches to be operated

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to

menu options as they are displayed on screen. In

tables in this manual the default value is shown in

boldface.

For example [ON], [OFF].

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Gettin g to Kn ow the Camcorde r

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Software for saving, managing , editing and playing back movies on your computer ( 80).

The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

2

Software for saving, managing , retouching and printing photos ( 84). The CD-ROM includes

the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

BP-809 Battery Pack

WL-D88 Wireless Controller

Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

CTC-100/S

Component Cable

Red • Green • Blue plugs

STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

(incl. ferrite core)

IFC-400PCU USB Cable

Software CD-ROM

1

and Installation Guide

PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE

WS-30 Wrist Strap

Software CD-ROM

2

DIGITAL VIDEO

Solution Disk

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Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a

“button” frame

(for example ).

Components Guide

Left side view

Front view

Right side view

button ( 23)/

(print/share) button ( 70, 84)

DISP. (on-screen display) button

( 51, 39)/

BATT. INFO button ( 17)

Speaker ( 38)

CARD OPEN switch (open the memory

card slot cover) ( 30)

Memory card slot ( 30)

COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 77)

Mode dial ( 24)

HDMI OUT mini terminal ( 77, 79)

USB terminal ( 78)

Instant AF sensor ( 90)

Flash ( 63)

Stereo microphone

Mini video light ( 45)

FUNC.

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Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a

“button” frame

(for example ).

Back view

Top view

LCD panel

MIC terminal ( 54)

AV OUT/ terminal ( 77)

ACCESS (memory access) indicator

( 32, 58)/CHG (charge) indicator

( 18)

Serial number

START/STOP button ( 32)

Strap mount ( 20)

DC IN terminal ( 18)

RESET button ( 99)

Remote sensor ( 20)

LCD screen ( 22)

Joystick ( 24)

FUNC. button ( 25, 88)

/ (play/pause) button ( 36)/

START/STOP button ( 32)

(fast reverse) button ( 36)/

Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 34)

(fast forward) button ( 36)/

Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 34)

(stop) button ( 36)/

BLC (backlight correction) button ( 46)

Zoom lever ( 34)

PHOTO button ( 58)

Mini advanced shoe ( 54)

indicator

ON/OFF button

FUNC.

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Wireless Controller WL-D88

B

ottom v

i

ew

Tripod socket ( 109)

BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 19)

Grip belt

START/STOP button ( 32)

FUNC. button ( 25, 88)

MENU button ( 26, 90)

PLAYLIST button ( 36)

Navigation buttons ( / / / )

(frame reverse) button ( 37)

(fast reverse) button ( 37)

(play) button ( 36)

(pause) button ( 36)

(stop) button ( 36)

PHOTO button ( 58)

Zoom buttons ( 34)

SET button

(frame advance) button ( 37)

(fast forward) button ( 37)

DISP. (on-screen display) button

( 39, 51)

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Recording Movies

Playing Movies

(During Playback)

Screen Displays

Operating mode ( 24)

Recording program ( 42, 43)

White balance ( 48)

Image effect ( 49)

Digital effects ( 50)

Recording mode ( 33)

Still image quality/size

(simultaneous recording) ( 65)

Remote sensor off ( 95)

Instant AF ( 90),

MF Manual focus ( 47)

25F progressive frame rate ( 17)

Memory operation ( 17)

Time code/Playback time

(hours : minutes : seconds)

Remaining recording time

On the memory card

In the built-in memory

Remaining battery time ( 17)

Image stabilizer ( 91)

Wind screen off ( 92)

Headphones output ( 53)

Microphone attenuator ( 52)

Audio level indicator ( 52)

Level marker ( 93)

Mini advanced shoe ( 54)

Backlight correction ( 46)

Scene number

Data code ( 51)

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Recording Still Images

Viewing Still Images

Zoom ( 34), Exposure ( 46)

Recording program ( 42, 43)

Light metering mode ( 66)

White balance ( 48)

Image effect ( 49)

Digital effects ( 50)

Drive mode ( 64)

Still image quality/size ( 58)

Instant AF ( 90),

MF Manual focus ( 47)

Remaining battery time ( 17)

Number of still images available

On the memory card

In the built-in memory

Self timer ( 46)

Image stabilizer ( 91)

AF frame ( 91)

Mini video light ( 45)

Camcorder shake warning ( 91)

Focus and exposure lock ( 58)

Flash ( 63)

Image number ( 95)

Current image / Total number of images

Histogram ( 66)

Image protection mark ( 67)

Date and time of recording

Manual focus ( 47)

Manual exposure ( 46)

Image size ( 58)

File size

Aperture value ( 43)

Shutter speed ( 43)

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25F progressive frame rate

Select the 25F progressive frame rate ( 42) to

give your recordings a cinematic look. You can

combine this frame rate with the [ CINE

MODE] recording program to enhance the effect.

Memory operation

Record, Record pause,

Playback, Playback pause,

Fast playback,

Fast reverse playback,

Slow playback,

Slow reverse playback,

Frame advance,

Frame reverse

Remaining recording time

When there is no more free space on the

memory, “ END” (built-in memory,

only) or “ END” (memory card) will be

displayed and the recording will stop.

, Remaining battery time

• The icon shows a rough estimate of the

remaining charge as a percentage of the full

charge of the battery pack. The remaining

recording/playback time of the battery pack is

displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.

• When is displayed in red, replace the

battery pack with a fully charged one.

• When you attach an empty battery pack, the

power may turn off without displaying .

• Depending on the conditions under which the

camcorder and the battery pack are used, the

actual battery charge may not be indicated

accurately.

• When the camcorder is off, press

to display the charge status of a battery pack.

The Intelligent System will display the charge

status (as a percentage) and the remaining

recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the

battery pack is exhausted, the battery

information may not be displayed.

Number of still images available

in red: No card

in green: 6 or more images

in yellow: 1 to 5 images

in red: No more images can be recorded

• When viewing the still images, the display will

always be in green.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the

number of available still images displayed may

not decrease even after a recording has been

made, or may decrease by 2 still images at

once.

Image number

The image number indicates the name and

location of the file on the memory card. For

example, the file name of image 101-0107 is

“IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder

“DCIM\101CANON”.

100% 75% 50% 25% 0%

BATT.INFO

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Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the

menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your

camcorder.

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a

battery pack or directly using the

compact power adapter. Charge the

battery pack before use.

For approximate charging times and

recording/playback times with a full

battery pack, refer to the tables on

pages 115-116.

1 Turn off the camcorder.

2 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

Press the battery pack softly into the

battery attachment unit and slide it

up until it clicks in place.

3 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

4 Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

5 Connect the compact power

adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN

terminal.

• The CHG (charge) indicator starts

flashing. The indicator will stay on

when the charging is completed.

• If the indicator flashes quickly,

refer to Troubleshooting ( 97).

1 Disconnect the compact power

adapter from the camcorder.

2 Unplug the power cord from the

power outlet and the compact

power adapter.

Getting Started

ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED

CHG (charge)

indicator

DC IN terminal

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1 Slide in the

direction of the arrow and hold it

pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack down and

then pull it out.

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before

connecting or disconnecting the

compact power adapter. After pressing

to turn off the camcorder,

important data is updated in the

memory. Be sure to wait until the

indicator turns off.

• We recommend charging the battery

pack in temperatures between 10 °C

and 30 °C. Outside the temperature

range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will

not start.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC

IN terminal or to the compact power

adapter any electrical equipment that is

not expressly recommended for use

with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and

excessive heating, do not connect the

supplied compact power adapter to

voltage converters for overseas travels

or special power sources such as those

on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,

etc.

NOTES

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you

can power the camcorder using the

compact power adapter so the battery

pack will not be consumed.

• Charged battery packs continue to

discharge naturally. Therefore, charge

them on the day of use, or the day

before, to ensure a full charge.

• We recommend that you prepare battery

packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than

you think you might need.

Preparing the Wireless Controller and

Accessories

First, insert the supplied lithium button

battery CR2025 into the wireless

controller.

1 Press the tab in the direction of

the arrow and pull out the battery

holder.

2 Place the lithium button battery

with the + side facing up.

3 Insert the battery holder.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE

switch

BATTERY RELEASE

ON/OFF

Tab

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Point the wireless controller at the

camcorder’s remote sensor when

you press the buttons.

You can rotate the LCD panel 180

degrees to use the wireless controller

from the front of the camcorder.

NOTES

• The wireless controller may not work

properly when the remote sensor is

situated under strong light sources or

direct sunlight.

• If the wireless controller does not work,

check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to

[ OFF ] ( 95). Otherwise,

replace the battery.

Accessories

Fasten the grip belt.

• Adjust the grip belt so that you can

reach the zoom lever with your

index finger, and the

button with your thumb.

• You can remove the grip belt and

replace it with the supplied wrist

strap.

1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap

and detach the strap from the

Velcro pad.

TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER

TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT

START/STOP

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